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Due to the repulsive behavior displayed by the campaign of Thad Cochran, TEA party groups are committed now more than ever, to withholding their support of "RINO" candidates.

The Hilo TEA Party Patriots of Hawaii and Americans for Freedom of Kansas are the latest groups to have signed on to the "NoRino2016" statement, along with other "fed up with the establishment", individuals.

There are now over 68 TEA Party Groups from 23 states that are committed to this effort.

According to Annie Ubelis of the Beaufort TEA Party, South Carolina and Southern Sense blogtalk radio......"Dave Brat was absolutely a "win" for the TEA Party movement. He did not run as a 'TEA Party candidate' per say, but his platform of responsible government, free markets...that is what the people voted for."

Barbara Gonzalez of the Bayshore TEA Party group, N.J., added: "The people of this country are understanding that the "establishment" republican and democrat parties are failing them. Brat and others like him may not refer to themselves as "TEA party" candidates, but Americans are understanding that the principles of the TEA party movement, are the way we should be going. This should be a wake up call for not only the GOP, but democrats as well."

"How can the media and GOP ignore the fact that tens of thousands of Americans are boldly stating ...We Will Not Comply, We Have Had Enough! The GOP establishment that ignores us, does it at their own peril. If Jeb Bush, or any moderate republican is anointed as the nominee, this faction of the republican party will be MIA." stated Nick Purpura of the Jersey Shore Tea Party and TEAMNJ.

Since early March, over 45 Conservative groups and Individuals, have signed a pledge to refuse to support a "RINO" (Republican in name only) not only for the 2016 Presidential election but more likely, ANY election.

Thelma Homer -The TEA Party of Elko Nevada: "There has been much ado about the Tea Party movement fading; I believe we should all stick together and do all we can...from coast to coast". With a very active Facebook page, Twitter feed and website, the groups have bonded together in this cause. Due to the overwhelming response, the website has been opened up to Individuals as well. The message recently went to the airwaves on 'Southern Sense' blogtalk radio, where more groups and individuals were encouraged to join.

Media News.......Starting in May, they will be launching a "VIDEO CONTEST" where members will be encouraged to submit a video on why they will not support a 'RINO', with the winning video to appear on the website.

The GOP can either listen to the message, or ignore it.

That choice may be theirs.......but the consequences will befall everyone.

A RINO is a "Republican in name only" – and someone apparently used the term when they were talking about Mike Huckabee. He wasn’t too happy with that. “Many of you used a term that I’d like to see outlawed from the vernacular of the party: RINO,” he said, calling it a “pejorative term” that questioned one’s purity…“With all due respect, I’ve fought in the trenches of Republican politics for over two decades, but I wouldn’t pretend that I’m lord over determining who the real Republicans are versus theso-called RINOs,” he said…Huckabee reminded his readers that Jesus once said that “a house divided against itself cannot stand,” referring to the Gospel of Matthew…“I’d rather have a loyal dog who licks me than one with a pedigree who bites me,” he added. “I’d rather go to battle with someone who isn’t perfect than with someone who thinks he is.”

I get why Huckabee is upset at being called a RINO. It is a pejorative. It’s meant to carry a very negative connotation. I also understand why Huckabee was called a RINO. (DON”T GET MAD AT ME.) He’s not a RINO in the Lindsey Graham/John McCain sense… he’s a RINO in a populist –economics sense. But I would hesitate to use the term to apply to him because his “flaws” don’t really reach RINO heights.

Actually, I get a lot of email from readers who agree with Huckabee about this. I often get not-so-polite “fan mail” telling me that I am the problem. Why? Because I divide Republicans instead of uniting them. I and others like me use words like RINO to support “weaker” Tea Party candidates that end up costing us influence. I don’t agree on two counts –first, I don’t think that backing Tea Party candidates weakens us because the RINO candidate is as bad as a moderate Democrat. Secondly, I don’t agree that I divide us because the RINO’s do the same thing to conservatives that we do to them.

Here’s the thing, the RINO term is really important. The Republican Party is no longer (if it was ever) a monolithic political entity. Sure there are liberal Republicans and conservative Republicans and we all fit in the tent because we fit here better than in the Democrat tent… but if we’re honest, we’d rather not be in the same tent with some Republicans. It’s not just us either. Republican politicians feel the same way. Look at how John McCain’s little RINO cadre treat Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, Justin Amash, Thomas Massie and the rest of the new blood libertarian conservatives. Do you think McCain and Graham want those guys in our tent? (The answer is no…

Another infamous RINO, John Boehner (R-OH), recently proved again that conservatives aren’t the only ones doing the dividing. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) revealed that Boehner called Rep. Steve King (R-IA) an a**hole for his opposition to amnesty for illegal immigrants.

On a day not too long after Boehner’s political body check of Steve King for his immigration comments, the speaker was milling around the aisle walkway in the middle section of the House floor where the Democratic and Republican territories meet. Another Texas Democrat and I were standing a few feet away, and as the speaker passed us we thanked him for denouncing King’s offensive comments. He slowed his stride and then paused to turn toward us. "What an asshole," he said. My thoughts exactly, Mr. Speaker.

Your article caught my eye, it was posted in TEA Party Community, and I thank you for your honesty. You are so correct in your analysis. For years, I have noticed that the name calling and rhetoric flies the fastest when flung from the left side, whether it's from a Progressive, Democrat or liberal Republican (RINO). If the worst we do is use the term RINO (Republican In Name Only) well shocker - We are divisive!

Governor Huckabee,

Shame on you for restricting our right to Free Speech. Shame on you for taking offense to the term RINO, when, you supported illegal immigration amnesty. Time and again, you speak a good game for personal and fiscal responsibility, but waffle on social welfare and entitlement issues. If we hold you to the higher standard of the Republican platform, do not blame us. You chose to place yourself under the microscope by your public and political persona.

This might be a perfect opportunity for you, to step back,and have a deeply personal introspection. Rather than adding to the mud slinging against Conservatives find a better way to open the discussion and find out why you have angered them to the point they use (shudder - I will say it) the term RINO in describing your political stance.

As a Christian and Conservative, I refrain usually from mudslinging, lest a good wind sends it back into my own face. However, I will not be silenced from speaking the truth. Nor, will I back down when attacked by the leadership in our own political party who seek to intimidate me and fellow Conservatives, when we seek to see that same leadership adhere more closely to the very party political platform they voted to stand upon.

We are tired of the McCain's, Graham's, and Boehner's of the Republican Party spitting on Conservatives and continuously capitulating to the Left without receiving any concessions from them. We are tired of hearing about the line in the sand being drawn, erased and moved further left over every issue.

We have not moved our line and it is time, Governor Huckabee, you take a look over your Left shoulder and see how far you are away from that line. It is time, you compromise in our favor. Stop helping them to divide our party and start healing it!

"It is time to save America from the good old boy/girl network in DC by standing up for our Constitutional heritage"

RoseAnn Salanitri,

President of the NJ TEA Party Caucus and Skylands TEA Party

Founder of the former Sussex County TEA Party Patriots and Recall NJ

and Co-Founder of the Black Robe Regiment of NJ added:

"Our representatives have forgotten that they serve by our invitation and somehow they have managed to turn us from their masters into their slaves. We must unite our voices and speak with commitment that we will no longer accept the RINOs they are forcing upon us. They got away with that for long enough, but We the People have finally awakened and we are fully aware of the games they have been playing. Now it's time for the elitists to go home and live under the same laws they have cursed us with. Then and only then can we start doing the People's business and start rebuilding this country and restoring our Constitution. Say Good Bye, RINO, whoever you may be. Your time for usurping our freedoms for your personal gain is about to come to an end."

In the original statement that was published in early March, their message was as follows:

It is time for the GOP to choose a candidate who reflects the values and core principles that were once that of the Republican party, and propelled Ronald Reagan to landslide victories in 1980 and 1984 - namely: smaller government, lower taxes and respect for the rule of Constitutional law.

In the event a moderate or liberal republican is nominated by the GOP in 2016, the TEA Party and Conservative groups that joined together in this statement, have pledged to refuse any support for that nominee and urge all concerned Americans who believe in liberty, prosperity, smaller government and fiscal responsibility, to join them in their action.

THEIR MESSAGE REMAINS AS STATED.

The website will now be opened to individuals who would like to add their signature.

Conservative/Tea Party groups and Individuals are encouraged to go to the website, www.norino2016.webs.com to add their group or name to the list.

An Ad by 'Lumina Video' has been released encouraging people to join the growing movement and can be viewed HERE

The following is the updated list of over 40 signatories as of April 21st, 2014:

ACROSS THE NATION, TEA PARTY GROUPS SIGN ON TO JOINT STATEMENT - TAKE STAND ON THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

MIDDLETOWN, NEW JERSEY - April 14th, 2014

In less than a month, an incredible reaction has been coming forth across the nation.

Dozens of conservative groups have added their names as signatories to a Press Release sent in early March, stating that they will NO LONGER accept an RNC 'anointed' candidate who, more than likely, would be considered by these groups to be a moderate republican.

What started with a few groups, who have seen the writing on the wall as the GOP and the mainstream media begin their 'anointing' process of a 2016 nominee, has turned into a constant changing movement of TEA Party and conservative groups with a common understanding.

In the original statement that was published in early March, their message was as follows:

It is time for the GOP to choose a candidate who reflects the values and core principles that were once that of the Republican party, and propelled Ronald Reagan to landslide victories in 1980 and 1984 - namely: smaller government, lower taxes and respect for the rule of Constitutional law.

In the event a moderate or liberal republican is nominated by the GOP in 2016, the TEA Party and Conservative groups that joined together in this statement, have pledged to refuse any support for that nominee and urge all concerned Americans who believe in liberty, prosperity, smaller government and fiscal responsibility, to join them in their action.

THEIR MESSAGE REMAINS AS STATED.

Robert Gordon, Co-Founder of the Bayshore Tea Party Group stated: "it has become quite evident, with so many groups enthusiastically signing on, that the frustrations with the GOP and mainstream media, are shared by so many. From one end of the country to the other, groups continue to add their names to the list. It should be noted that behind each TEA Party group listed, stands an army of members who are informed, volunteer their time and .....VOTE! "

Danny B. Joyner, Commander, Alabama Patriots (listed as the first Tea Party in America at TeaPartyPatriots.org) adds:

"Our group is dedicated to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness guaranteed to us under the Constitution of the United States.We believe Christian, conservative & constitutional leadership is needed in every elected office in the nation. We will work to ensure our children and grandchildren's future is secure. We Dare Defend our Rights. Please join us in this fight".

In the coming weeks, the website will be opened to individual citizens who would like to add their signature.

Conservative and Tea Party groups are encouraged to go to the website, www.norino2016.webs.com to add their group to the list and future Press Releases.

The following is the updated list of over 30 signatories as of April 14th, 2014:

- Bayshore TEA Party Group - New Jersey CNY TEA Party - New York

- East Jersey TEA Party Group - New Jersey East Bay TEA Party - California

- West Jersey TEA Party Group - New Jersey Firelands Patriots of Eerie County - Ohio

- New Jersey TEA Party Caucus - New Jersey Mansfield TEA Party - Ohio

- Ventura County TEA Party - California Cincinnati TEA Party - Ohio

- Aroostook County TEA Party - Maine Chilton County TEA Party - Alabama

- Bakersfield TEA Party - California M.O.B. Patriots - Alabama

- New York TEA Party Coalition - New York Alabama TEA Party Patriots - Alabama